tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11801079.post6036440618420888560..comments2023-08-09T08:50:54.924-07:00Comments on Little Bits of Life: Got Guilt?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11801079.post-76117195722388694552009-02-07T19:39:00.000-08:002009-02-07T19:39:00.000-08:00Okay, you didn't ask, but I'm gonna say this. I t...Okay, you didn't ask, but I'm gonna say this. I think that giving up teaching for you wasn't a huge sacrifice...until you started loving it. <BR/><BR/>Sacrifice is giving up something you love (teaching) for something you love more (Reese and Reia.)<BR/><BR/>Proud of you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11801079.post-54432823291592921382009-02-03T20:05:00.000-08:002009-02-03T20:05:00.000-08:00Ooooh, Robin- this is so good. I had a big talk wi...Ooooh, Robin- this is so good. I had a big talk with some friends this past weekend about "mama guilt" - and how we always wonder if we're doing the right thing. There's not a doubt in my mind that you're going to love being home again - and the great thing about teaching is that you can always go back when your girls are older. Sounds like you are leaving a great legacy at your school!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11801079.post-86797130643618247032009-02-03T19:47:00.000-08:002009-02-03T19:47:00.000-08:00Ooh, I love this post. Making me think about all ...Ooh, I love this post. Making me think about all the crazy guilt trips I have put on myself. Here's one for ya-feel guilty for not serving more at church. I lead a bible study in my home, but I don't serve AT ALL on the weekend. Skip is up there 24/7 and doesn't want the kids to be there all the time. Trying to agree with him, but then there's the guilt.<BR/><BR/>I often feel guilty for being a stay at home mom when my kids are all in school now. Skip loves that I'm home, I love that I'm home, but seeing women kill themselves to support their families when I can literally watch Regis and Kelly while drinking my coffee and having lunch with friends. Wish I could see this is a blessing for my obedience in being a supportive wife and mother. <BR/><BR/>Okay, I'll just email you next time I want to write a novel here. Sorry!Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01257386941472818722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11801079.post-52327825449188288272009-02-03T05:23:00.000-08:002009-02-03T05:23:00.000-08:00Everything. I feel guilty about decisions I haven'...Everything. I feel guilty about decisions I haven't even made yet- yikes!<BR/><BR/>Praying you feel peace... something that helps me, though, in situations like this one about staying home, is remembering that my husband is the spiritual head of our household, and I respect his judgement enough to try to let go of the guilt. I know he doesn't make decisions without truly seeking God, we both do together as well, but it is his position in our family to make the final call, and once he does, I seem better able to relinquish that guilt.<BR/>Not sure if that makes sense, I;m not all the way awake, but hope you are encouraged. :-)Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04023662613621208356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11801079.post-21094653311190331462009-02-02T20:12:00.000-08:002009-02-02T20:12:00.000-08:00And, oddly, I am feeling a bit guilty about not RS...And, oddly, I am feeling a bit guilty about not RSVPing to the last party the kids were invited to.<BR/><BR/>;-)PEZmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10686551782804596222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11801079.post-14095768343534223722009-02-02T20:10:00.000-08:002009-02-02T20:10:00.000-08:00I feel guilty about eating frosting right out of t...I feel guilty about eating frosting right out of the tub. <BR/><BR/>I feel guilty about not doing a science lesson with my kids since the fall. (Yes. The science teacher isn't doing science with her kids. Have I ever told you I think science is overrated? Well, I haven't told you that because I don't actually think it. But I tell myself that so I won't feel so guilty... and now I am telling you too!)<BR/><BR/>I feel guilty about sleeping late when I should be starting lessons.<BR/><BR/>I feel guilty for yelling at my kids.<BR/><BR/>But here's the thing about guilt. Sometimes Satan uses it against us, true. But sometimes we feel it simply because - we ARE guilty - and we need to make something right. The trick is figuring out which is the bondage guilt (Satan's) and which is the growth guilt.<BR/><BR/>And maybe the whole thing about how you feel about teaching right now is just a test, plain and simple. Maybe God is testing you with circumstances at work to prove your faith.<BR/><BR/>Now, what he's got going on over on MY end, I have no idea. I'll get back to you on that once we finish our science.<BR/><BR/>HA!PEZmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10686551782804596222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11801079.post-18525747305475904872009-02-02T17:25:00.000-08:002009-02-02T17:25:00.000-08:00Great post!! Yeah...a lot of times I feel guilty ...Great post!! Yeah...a lot of times I feel guilty for getting to stay home when Dirk has to leave. <BR/><BR/>And for you? Just think of the fun and amazing things you'll be doing with your own daughters! Believe me....you'll never feel guilty for that!<BR/><BR/>Keep writing...you're good at it!<BR/>(the other Robin) :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11801079.post-49180796270008508862009-02-02T17:10:00.000-08:002009-02-02T17:10:00.000-08:00Girl, what DON"T I feel guilty about?? Seriously,...Girl, what DON"T I feel guilty about?? Seriously, guilt used to motivate me in a lot of my decisions...it was exhausting. God has really helped me get over that and learn not to be motivated by guilt. <BR/><BR/>The first day of school when you are getting those babies ready for school and not having to go in to work, you will know you made the right choice. There is a season for everything.<BR/><BR/>I miss you tons!! :)Lorren Says...https://www.blogger.com/profile/05449466254812248789noreply@blogger.com